The "HYDRA"
also called "C-DIVE"
is a 52 ft commercial catamaran dive boat. The boat was designed by
Walter Schurtenberger. The vessel is Coast Guard approved for 35 passengers.
She offers great operator speed (40 knots max.), comfort and impressive
storage for dive gear.

Fiberglass and carbon fiber
combined with epoxy resin and honeycomb core material, all vacuum bagged
to ensure top quality a maximum durability.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA

50 feet

15.85 meters

BOA

24 feet

7.32 meters

DISP.

28,000 lbs.

12,700 kg

POWER

TWIN 500 bhp DIESEL

TWIN 368 bkW DIESEL

PASSENGERS

35

35

MAX. SPEED

40 KNOTS

74 km/h

The
most unique feature of this dive boat is its semi submersible hydraulic
dive platform on the back. This platform is 10 feet wide and is hinged
to a 10-foot wide ramp connecting it to the boat and protecting divers
from a seaway. This allows divers and snorklers to enter and exit the
water very easily, unrivaled by other designs. Underway in the up position
it the platform turns into a large after deck for lounging and sunbathing

The hull design and the
weight distribution on this boat make it very sea kindly and comfortable,
even in rough conditions and high speeds. This allows an operator to
easily hold his schedule and almost eliminates seasickness amongst passengers.